Yoga Should Be Equal Partners With Physical Fitness | ArticlesBase.com
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Yoga usually is considered to be nothing more than an off-shoot of some strange religious practices. Not true.
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Crist taps Sorenstam for physical fitness council
Orlando Sentinel (Free subscription) | 11/20/2009
By Josh Hafenbrack, Tallahassee Bureau TALLAHASSEE -- Gov. Charlie Crist today appointed golfing legend Annika Sorenstam to his council on physical fitness. Sorenstam, who retired from the game last year after notching 92 worldwide victories, has a foundation named after...
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Jewel Kilcher Bikini
iFitandHealthy.com (Free subscription) | 8 hours ago
Jewel Kilcher’s bikini look – hot or not? I think Jewel Kilcher’s appearance is great. She does not look toned, but I like the way she looks for some reason. Why? Because Jewel Kilcher in a bikini looks healthy. Jewel says aging is...
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Heavy college students must pass fitness class
Fitness Watch (Free subscription) | 5 hours ago
An otherwise great idea, but for some problems. "A Pennsylvania university's requirement that overweight students take a fitness course to graduate has raised the hackles of students and the eyebrows of health and legal experts. Officials at historically black Lincoln University said Friday that the school is simply concerned about high rates of obesity and diabetes, especially in the African-American...
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Drug Companies Increase Prices in Face of Change
Fitness Watch (Free subscription) | 5 hours ago
Good news! "Even as drug makers promise to support Washington’s health care overhaul by shaving $8 billion a year off the nation’s drug costs after the legislation takes effect, the industry has been raising its prices at the fastest rate in years. In the last year, the industry has raised the wholesale prices of brand-name prescription drugs by about 9 percent, according to industry...
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Link Between Fat Around Organs And Decreased Heart Function
Fitness Watch (Free subscription) | 5 hours ago
Kudos, fatsos. "Researchers from Boston University School of Medicine (BUSM) have shown that fat collection in different body locations, such as around the heart and the aorta and within the liver, are associated with certain decreased heart functions... 'Our study found that fat collection around the heart, the aorta and within the liver is clearly associated with decreased heart functions...'"...
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Healthy T-Day Dessert: Pumpkin-Carrot Bars With Cream Cheese Frosting
FitSugar (Free subscription) | yesterday
Thanksgiving is fast approaching, and my love of all things pumpkin is hardly waning. From yogurt to muffins , I relish this tasty flavor of Fall. If you're looking for a pumpkin pie alternative, these pumpkin-carrot bars are delish. The bit of cream cheese frosting adds a deceptive element of decadence. Low in calories while remaining full of flavor, these pumpkin bars make a great dessert - perfect...
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The Benefits Of Exercise Discussed In Journal
Fitness Watch (Free subscription) | yesterday
And here , too. "Physical exercise is one of the most effective methods of preventing disease. The current issue of Deutsches Arzteblatt International (Dtsch Arztebl Int 2009; 106[40]: 713 - 27) is devoted to this important topic. The first article, by Carl D. Reimers and coauthors, deals with the remarkable potential of physical exercise to prevent stroke. In men, exercise lowers the risk of...
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Study Aims To Find Fun, Effective Way To Combat Pediatric Obesity
Fitness Watch (Free subscription) | yesterday
More PTSD - Post-Truth Stupidity Disorder. "Childhood obesity is on the rise, and with it comes an increased risk for developing health problems such as type 2 diabetes. The best way to reduce the risk of serious weight-related health issues such as diabetes is to eat healthy and increase physical activity. Researchers at Geisinger Health System's Henry Hood Center for Health Research and the...
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Compound In Coffee Brewing New Research In Colon, Breast Cancer
Fitness Watch (Free subscription) | yesterday
It's bad again. (see, e.g., here ) "A compound in coffee has been found to be estrogenic in studies by Texas AgriLife Research scientists. Though the studies have not been conducted to determine recommended consumption amounts, scientists say the compound, called trigonelline or 'trig,' may be a factor in estrogen-dependent breast cancer but beneficial against colon cancer development." Still...
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Trampoline Workout on Steroids
FitSugar (Free subscription) | yesterday
I took gymnastics like many young girls, and while I loved playing with the white powder by the uneven bars, my favorite part of class was jumping on the trampoline. Who knew I could have made a career out of it! Check out this video of a strong and fearless acrobat practicing his Cirque du Soleil act that involves bouncing off walls and doing flips from one trampoline to another. Amazing.
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Nicole Kidman Plastic Surgery
iFitandHealthy.com (Free subscription) | yesterday
Nicole Kidman’s plastic surgery – real or not? Has Nicole Kidman had plastic surgery? Some say that Nicole Kidman’s plastic surgery is the real deal. But she has always claimed that she is all natural. What do I think about Nicole...
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Don't Blow Your Healthy Habits at the Movies This Weekend
FitSugar (Free subscription) | 11/20/2009
It's a big movie weekend, for sure. With New Moon finally out, I've already committed myself to spend an afternoon at the theater - the only complication is that I'm not so fond of the movie-theater fare. It's an admittedly challenging place to stick to healthy food choices, since there usually aren't any to begin with. Just in case you don't believe me, recent research is revealing just how unhealthy...
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Definition: SPD Cleats
FitSugar (Free subscription) | 11/20/2009
Biking is a gear heavy sport, all the way down to the shoes. And different types of biking have different styles of shoes and cleats when you're riding clipless pedals . The jargon is odd too, I know, but biking becomes more efficient when you wear a biking shoe that clips into a pedal. This way you can power your pedaling during the full circle of a pedal stroke. One type of cleat/pedal combination...
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Kourtney Kardashian Belly Bandit
iFitandHealthy.com (Free subscription) | 11/20/2009
Kourtney Kardashian has gained 30 pounds so far. Yes, she is very pregnant. How is she going to lose 30 pounds? Unfortunately, it does not seem like she is planning on doing a sugar detox or using any other sensible plan to lose weight. She will be...
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Male sexual Wellness
riderwear | 11/13/2009
Importance of male sexual wellness and its effects on a person’s relationships and his over all health. Male sexual wellness and sexual libido depends on both, a man’s mind and body. Physical fitness plays a vital role in increasing a man’s libido and his over all health. There are many kinds of herbs and medicines that provide you with the necessary elements needed for a man’s sexual well being, but...
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friskmartiniy | 11/10/2009
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naneesglane | 10/23/2009
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